Device and method capable of searching for available service

摘要

A method capable of searching for a surrounding device based on a desired service is provided. The method includes transmitting a service search request including information regarding a target service to nearby devices; receiving a service search response from the nearby device supporting the target service; analyzing service information of the nearby device supporting the target service, which is included in the service search response; selecting the nearby device supporting the target service based on a result of the analyzed service information; and performing the target service by establishing a session with the selected device.

主权项

1. A first device for searching for a second device, the first device comprising:
a connection unit configured to receive, a first broadcasting signal including first available service information of the second device and period information; and a controller configured to:
if the first available service information of the second device is the desired service information, establish a session with the second device based on the received first available service information, orif the first available service information of the second device is not the desired service information,
identify the period information indicating a transmission timing of a second broadcasting signal, andreceive a second broadcasting signal comprising second available service information based on the identified period information.